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Ahed’s Knee: A Film Analysis

July 14, 2022 by Yocheved Feinerman

Wednesday’s Matinee: Ahed’s Knee.

Year: 2021

Directed by: Nadav Lapid

Written by: Haim Lapid and Nadav Lapid

Starring: Avshalom Pollak, Nur Fibak, Oded Azulay

An Israeli filmmaker throws himself in the midst of two battles doomed to fail: one against the death of freedom, the other against the death of a mother.

IMBD

Damn you, Nadav Lapid – the lump in my throat won’t go away.

My mother – my editor – no longer here. It’s so hard… I, too, am cracking up… watching your movie, Ahed’s Knee, this afternoon – I was mesmerized.

Have you met me? My inner thoughts? My inner monologues.

You’ve truly captured everything I’m feeling… my mom begged me to “follow the rules” do what they said, not get kicked out of film school — well… how to answer your critics that insist your script doesn’t make sense, the character of the mother is not “lo manyen – bchlal.” The character’s English dialogue is irritating and unnecessary.

Oh yes, Nadav, I know the costs of signing on the dotted line.

Passing, a power that be, in the narrow staircase, or while washing my hands in the bathroom.

You didn’t forget our agreement, Yocheved.

No, a weak smile answers.

I know that I’m not allowed to talk in English. Ask questions during class. Or approach a teacher after the bell. I know. I signed in blood to promise to see others, to not assume I was the only one in the room.

Because you know, those powers, they seem to only hear me. Wherever they go, they see me. Hear me. Can’t get away from me. The other.

Sign here.

Only sometimes I forgot.

What happens then.

One can try begging. Crying. Pleading.

Oh yes, Y, presses record.

Yup, yup, that’s what we do, Y.

The anger – the frustration has no bounds.

Without your editor, one is hopeless.

No masks. No costumes. No foley sounds can suppress the truth – your truth.

Hey victim — Lace up your sneakers.

Let Y go.

To my fellow mourners, I highly recommend you immerse yourself in the world of Y, the protagonist of Ahed’s Knee.

Be prepared for Nadav Lapid’s gritty realism.

Watch your inner feelings be projected onto the screen.

Afterward, call me. Message me. Share your thoughts 👇🏽

Here to listen.

Yours, Y

Go with Yo to the Movies

Filed Under: Blog, FIlm Reviews Tagged With: israel, israeli film, Nadav lapid

[WATCH] The IDF Soldiers are Thankful for your Support

October 24, 2019 by Yocheved Feinerman

Your support put a smile on the soldiers’ faces during the Jewish holidays, thank you!

Filed Under: Portfolio, Video Tagged With: #highholidays, israel, Yahad

The Unasked Questions: Goodbye Instead of Hello

August 25, 2019 by Yocheved Feinerman Leave a Comment

Welcome home! How was it! Did you bring enough food? Enough water? Were your new hiking boots the right size? Was it cold? Hot?

These were the questions, we asked our daughters, this morning, after hugging them tight, and welcoming them home from their trip.

Tragically, instead of asking these questions, hugging their daughter tight and welcoming her home from her trip, the Shnerb family, is asking a different set of questions.

Tears of joy. Wailing of heartbreak.

Rina, of blessed memory, was murdered this morning, while on a hike, with her father and brother.

Rina Shnerb, 17. Of Blessed Memory

There will be no welcome. Instead, her family is forced to say goodbye.

Another funeral. 
Another burial. 
Another empty seat at a Shabbat table.

Another hole in our hearts.

Davening (Praying) for a Refuah Shelaimah (speedy recovery) for Dvorot and Dvir Chaim, in serious condition. (Dvir Chaim ben Shira Esther)

Davening for our Israel Defense Forces, our sons, and daughters courageously defending our borders and hunting down the terrorists.

May all of our children return home safely.

Shabbat Shalom.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #lifewithyo, israel, terrorism

[WATCH] Happy Memorial Day! Honoring United States Vets

May 22, 2019 by Yocheved Feinerman Leave a Comment

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of United States veterans.

Every day, ????????Israeli military innovations are helping to save the lives of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Because the ???????? United States has a deep strategic relationship with Israel, the U.S. military is able to learn from the Israel Defense Forces’ vast combat experience.

Let brave and dedicated soldiers know that you recognize their sacrifices as they protect the country. Support Our Troops! ????????

https://youtu.be/mLtu_sVZbwc

Filed Under: Portfolio, Video Tagged With: IDF, israel, Memorial Day, Troop

[WATCH] On the Road: Delivering IDF Care Packages

May 21, 2019 by Yocheved Feinerman Leave a Comment

Today, three loaded vehicles hit Israel’s roads en-route to Israel Defense Forces bases! The vehicles were packed with IDF care packages, filled with treats to help “sweeten” their day! Thanks to The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and YOU for all your support!

Filed Under: Portfolio, Video Tagged With: Care packages, IDF, israel, Yahad

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